Decontamination Law and Legal Definition
According to 41 CFR 102-71.20 [Title 41 : Public Contracts And Property Management Subtitle C ; Federal Property Management Regulations System Chapter 102 ; Federal Management Regulation System Subchapter C ; Real Property Part 102-71 ; General ]Decontamination means “the complete removal or destruction by flashing of explosive powders; the neutralizing and cleaning-out of acid and corrosive materials; the removal, destruction, or neutralizing of toxic, hazardous or infectious substances; and the complete removal and destruction by burning or detonation of live ammunition from contaminated areas and buildings.”
